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A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province. Spokesperson of Taliban claims that&nbsp;the attack has resulted in civilian casualties.

In other news,&nbsp;South Africa has identified a new potential COVID-19 variant of interest (VOI). The strain was first spotted in May 2021 during the third wave of Covid in the country and study results indicate that the strain named 'C.1.2' develops 41.8 mutations per year. This is an increase of roughly 1.7 fold over the current global rate as well as an increase of approximately 1.8 fold over the original estimate for SARS-CoV-2 evolution.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/should-have-informed-us-taliban-condemn-arbitrary-us-drone-strike-claim-civilians-killed-409410">‘Should have informed us’: Taliban condemn ‘arbitrary’ US drone strike, claim civilians killed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208939-taliban.jpg" />A Taliban spokesperson has accused the United States of not informing them beforehand of the drone strike, claiming that civilians were killed in the attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-potential-covid-19-variant-of-concern-identified-in-south-africa-409448">New potential COVID-19 variant of concern identified in South Africa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208957-untitled-design.jpg" />The discovery of a new variant of interest (VOI) for COVID-19 has been made in South Africa. It is believed that the variant evolved from C.1, which was predominant during the first outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in South Africa.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-may-see-236000-covid-19-deaths-by-december-who-fears-409450">Europe may see 236,000 COVID-19 deaths by December, WHO fears</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/20/188146-coronavirus-in-europe-region.jpg" />Concern was expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) over the increasing transmission rates of the Coronavirus in Europe.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quentin-quarantino-us-instagram-star-helps-afghans-to-reach-safe-places-raises-7-million-409442">'Quentin Quarantino': US Instagram star helps Afghans to reach safe places, raises $7 million</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208952-quentin-quarantino.JPG" />

As the US withdrew from Kabul on Tuesday, dozens of Afghans who had been attempting to flee the Taliban received help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/these-40-fighters-to-stay-in-afghanistan-to-avenge-the-deaths-of-13-us-troops-409407">These 40 fighters to stay in Afghanistan to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208933-untitled-design.jpg" />A team of SAS fighters has volunteered to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops killed in an airport suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alibaba-fires-10-employees-for-leaking-sexual-assault-accusations-409422">Alibaba fires 10 employees for leaking sexual assault accusations</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/07/177398-alibaba.jpg" />According to Bloomberg News, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd&nbsp;has fired ten employees for reporting a female colleague's sexual assault allegation against a former manager.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/leaded-petrol-use-eradicated-globally-will-prevent-12-million-premature-deaths-un-409497">Leaded petrol use eradicated globally, will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths: UN</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/06/139437-petrol1-reuters-small.jpg" />UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced Monday that leaded petrol use has been eliminated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths and save the world economy over $2.4 trillion annually.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-sumit-antil-wins-gold-in-javelin-throw-creates-world-record-409423">Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw, creates world record</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208940-sumit-antil.jpg" />At the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, Sumit Antil wins the gold medal in the men's javelin throw (F64) final event, with a world record throw of 68.55 meters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-us-built-ninja-bomb-with-halo-of-long-blades-destroyed-isis-k-target-in-afghanistan-409427">How US-built 'Ninja bomb' with 'halo of long blades' destroyed ISIS-K target in Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2020/08/07/153479-us-drones.jpg" />The US reportedly deployed the deadly&nbsp;R9X variant&nbsp;of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile from its &nbsp;MQ-9 Reaper drone as it killed two militants in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-money-heist-in-real-life-hostages-tied-to-cars-in-bank-robbery-in-brazil-as-human-shields-409456">Watch | 'Money Heist in real life?': Hostages tied to cars in bank robbery in Brazil as human shields</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208960-untitled-design-1.jpg" />An armed robbery in Brazil left at least three people dead after bank robbers strapped civilian hostages to the outside of their car as a human shield.

A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province.

A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province. Spokesperson of Taliban claims that the attack has resulted in civilian casualties. In other news, South Africa has identified a new potential COVID-19 variant of interest (VOI). The strain was first spotted in May 2021 during the third wave of Covid in the country and study results indicate that the strain named 'C.1.2' develops 41.8 mutations per year. This is an increase of roughly 1.7 fold over the current global rate as well as an increase of approximately 1.8 fold over the original estimate for SARS-CoV-2 evolution. Click on headlines to read the full story: ‘Should have informed us’: Taliban condemn ‘arbitrary’ US drone strike, claim civilians killed A Taliban spokesperson has accused the United States of not informing them beforehand of the drone strike, claiming that civilians were killed in the attack. New potential COVID-19 variant of concern identified in South Africa The discovery of a new variant of interest (VOI) for COVID-19 has been made in South Africa. It is believed that the variant evolved from C.1, which was predominant during the first outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in South Africa. Europe may see 236,000 COVID-19 deaths by December, WHO fears Concern was expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) over the increasing transmission rates of the Coronavirus in Europe. 'Quentin Quarantino': US Instagram star helps Afghans to reach safe places, raises $7 million As the US withdrew from Kabul on Tuesday, dozens of Afghans who had been attempting to flee the Taliban received help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino. These 40 fighters to stay in Afghanistan to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops A team of SAS fighters has volunteered to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops killed in an airport suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. Alibaba fires 10 employees for leaking sexual assault accusations According to Bloomberg News, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has fired ten employees for reporting a female colleague's sexual assault allegation against a former manager. Leaded petrol use eradicated globally, will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths: UN UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced Monday that leaded petrol use has been eliminated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths and save the world economy over $2.4 trillion annually. Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw, creates world record At the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, Sumit Antil wins the gold medal in the men's javelin throw (F64) final event, with a world record throw of 68.55 meters. How US-built 'Ninja bomb' with 'halo of long blades' destroyed ISIS-K target in Afghanistan The US reportedly deployed the deadly R9X variant of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile from its MQ-9 Reaper drone as it killed two militants in Afghanistan. Watch | 'Money Heist in real life?': Hostages tied to cars in bank robbery in Brazil as human shields An armed robbery in Brazil left at least three people dead after bank robbers strapped civilian hostages to the outside of their car as a human shield.

Top 10 world news: New Covid Variant of concern identified in SA, Taliban says US retaliatory strike resulted in civilian casualties & more

Sri Lanka has sought the safety of foreign travellers from Afghanistan saying that all those who possess travel authorization must be allowed to proceed.

Sri Lanka seeks safety of travellers from Afghanistan

The US is all set to host a Foreign Minister's virtual meeting on Afghanistan future policy. The foreign minister Anthony Blinken will host the conference with America's key partners.

United States to host a virtual Foreign Minister's meet

The Taliban control 5 out of 6 gates at the Kabul International airport. US military stationed at abbey gate ahead of exit deadline.

Afghanistan: The Taliban control 5 out of 6 gates at the airport

The UN Security Council is set to hold a meeting on the ongoing Afghanistan crisis. Today the meet will be attended by the invoice of the permanent members of the council.

UNSC meet to be attended by permanent members and NATO allies

A drone strike hits ISIS bombers in Afghanistan. United States drone strike blew up vehicle carrying 'Multiple Suicide Bombers'. Watch the report to know more.

US drone strike blew up vehicle carrying 'Multiple Suicide Bombers'

In a brutal slaying, the Taliban have shot dead a renowned Afghan folk singer in the country's north eastern Baghlan Province. Fawad Andrabi was allegedly dragged out of his home and killed by the Taliban.

Renowned Afghan folk singer killed in Afghanistan's Baghlan Province

After raising doubts over country's electronic voting system, the Brazilian President Bolsonaro says that he sees only three options materialising for him in the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil: President Bolsonaro questions country's electronic voting system

The White House has reacted to the Kabul airport rocket attack. The United States has confirmed the attack and has said that evacuation operations continue uninterrupted.

United States: White House confirms Kabul rocket attack

Afghanistan is in the throes of multiple crises. The war-torn country with millions of displaced people now faces health care crisis. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: War-torn country with millions of displaced people faces healthcare crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron will propose a safe zone in Kabul to try and protect people trying to leave Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Emmanuel Macron: Safe zone will allow UN to act in an emergency

At least two people, including a kid, were killed after a rocket hit a residential building in Kabul on Sunday. The blast took place in the Khawaja Bughra area. Meanwhile, a US airstrike targeted a suicide bomber in a vehicle who wanted to strike Kabul international airport amid the American evacuation.

United States military airstrike targets suicide bomber

A few days before the August 31 deadline,&nbsp;US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening. The strike happened as the US President Joe Biden traveled to the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Sunday morning to pay respects to the 13 service members who were killed in Kabul in an attack earlier in the week. In the Europe, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defended their airlift operation saying that "the culmination of a mission, unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes." In Covid-related news,&nbsp;Japan’s Okinawa region has decided to suspend the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine as another contamination was spotted by experts.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-loud-explosion-heard-in-kabul-as-us-official-admits-military-strike-carried-out-in-same-area-409224" hreflang="en">Loud explosion heard in Kabul as US targets active ISIS-K suicide bomber</a>

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A little after the US President Joe Biden warned against another possible attack in Kabul, a loud explosion was heard in the capital city of Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-visits-us-air-base-to-pay-tribute-to-service-personnel-killed-in-kabul-409232">Biden visits US air base to pay tribute to service personnel killed in Kabul</a>

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Biden and his wife, Jill, 'will meet with the families of fallen American service members who gave their lives to save Americans, our partners, and our Afghan allies in Kabul,'&nbsp;ahead of a transfer of the remains, according to the president's daily schedule.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-says-only-300-americans-left-to-evacuate-sullivan-assures-taliban-to-provide-safe-passage-after-august-31-409237">Blinken says only 300 Americans left to evacuate; Sullivan assures Taliban to provide safe passage after August 31</a>

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Sullivan also announced that the US will not have a physical presence in Afghanistan from September, but the US will consider 'more strikes, other operations' against the ISIS-K.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-pulls-back-from-plans-of-running-kabul-airport-409223">Turkey's Erdogan pulls back from plans of running Kabul airport</a>

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;seems to have trashed the idea now as the country started withdrawing its 500 non-combat forces from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-accuses-ashraf-ghani-of-fleeing-the-country-with-money-409242">Taliban accuses Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with money</a>

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Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen recently blamed Ashraf Ghani for the chaos that the country has to go through and said that he did a mistake by abandoning the government all of a sudden.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-defends-kabul-evacuation-amid-criticism-409230">UK PM Johnson defends Kabul evacuation amid criticism</a>

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Like the United States, UK has also been facing criticism for failing to pre-empt the quick takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban forces and not making adequate preparations for the smooth evacuation of British nationals and vulnerable Afghans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-decides-to-suspend-modernas-covid-vaccine-after-two-deaths-409178" hreflang="en">Japan decides to suspend Moderna's Covid vaccine after two deaths</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/16/170038-untitled-design-1.jpg" />

After the death of two men following the second dose of Moderna’s Covid vaccine, Japan has decided to suspend use of Moderna Inc vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-emmanuel-macron-visits-isis-former-stronghold-in-iraqs-mosul-409206" hreflang="en">In Pics | Emmanuel Macron visits ISIS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/29/208808-0009lu86a.jpg" />

French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit on Sunday to the Islamic State group's former Iraqi stronghold Mosul, a day after vowing to keep troops in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-march-across-us-to-demand-voting-rights-protection-409228" hreflang="en">People march across US to demand voting rights protection</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/10/186430-white-house.jpg" />

Held on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s historic 1963 March on Washington, organisers of the “March On For Voting Rights” rally said that the efforts to curb voting access disproportionately affect people of colour.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-university-asks-colleges-to-compile-list-of-lgtbq-students-stokes-fears-of-crackdown-409195">Chinese university asks for list of LGTBQ+ students, stokes 'crackdown' fear</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/29/208805-2021-08-27t063420z1lynxmpeh7q06prtroptp4china-didi-global-stocks.jpg" />

The directive by Shanghai University has also requested information on the students’ “state of mind and psychological condition, including political stance, social contacts, and mental health status”.

A few days before the August 31 deadline, US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening.

A few days before the August 31 deadline, US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening. The strike happened as the US President Joe Biden traveled to the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Sunday morning to pay respects to the 13 service members who were killed in Kabul in an attack earlier in the week. In the Europe, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defended their airlift operation saying that "the culmination of a mission, unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes." In Covid-related news, Japan’s Okinawa region has decided to suspend the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine as another contamination was spotted by experts. Click on headlines to read more Loud explosion heard in Kabul as US targets active ISIS-K suicide bomber A little after the US President Joe Biden warned against another possible attack in Kabul, a loud explosion was heard in the capital city of Afghanistan. Biden visits US air base to pay tribute to service personnel killed in Kabul Biden and his wife, Jill, 'will meet with the families of fallen American service members who gave their lives to save Americans, our partners, and our Afghan allies in Kabul,' ahead of a transfer of the remains, according to the president's daily schedule. Blinken says only 300 Americans left to evacuate; Sullivan assures Taliban to provide safe passage after August 31 Sullivan also announced that the US will not have a physical presence in Afghanistan from September, but the US will consider 'more strikes, other operations' against the ISIS-K. Turkey's Erdogan pulls back from plans of running Kabul airport Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to have trashed the idea now as the country started withdrawing its 500 non-combat forces from Afghanistan. Taliban accuses Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with money Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen recently blamed Ashraf Ghani for the chaos that the country has to go through and said that he did a mistake by abandoning the government all of a sudden. UK PM Johnson defends Kabul evacuation amid criticism Like the United States, UK has also been facing criticism for failing to pre-empt the quick takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban forces and not making adequate preparations for the smooth evacuation of British nationals and vulnerable Afghans. Japan decides to suspend Moderna's Covid vaccine after two deaths After the death of two men following the second dose of Moderna’s Covid vaccine, Japan has decided to suspend use of Moderna Inc vaccine. In Pics | Emmanuel Macron visits ISIS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit on Sunday to the Islamic State group's former Iraqi stronghold Mosul, a day after vowing to keep troops in the country. People march across US to demand voting rights protection Held on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s historic 1963 March on Washington, organisers of the “March On For Voting Rights” rally said that the efforts to curb voting access disproportionately affect people of colour. Chinese university asks for list of LGTBQ+ students, stokes 'crackdown' fear The directive by Shanghai University has also requested information on the students’ “state of mind and psychological condition, including political stance, social contacts, and mental health status”.

Top 10 world news: US strikes active suicide bomber in Kabul, Japan suspends Moderna Covid vaccine, and more

The US is in its final stage of leaving Kabul with just about a thousand civilians left at the airport to be airlifted. With this, the Taliban is set to take control of the Kabul airport.

US Troop withdrawal starts, last 1000 civilians to be airlifted

Days after a deadly attack at the Kabul airport killed scores of civilians, America has warned of another terror attack that is likely to hit the Kabul airport. US President Joe Biden has issued a statement where he has warned that the situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous and a new attack on Kabul airport is highly likely in 24 to 36 hours.

US President Joe Biden: Kabul airport attack 'highly likely' soon

Canada's Federal Conservative Party has made significant gains compared with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals ahead of the upcoming federal election.

Canada Election 2021: Conservatives make gains weeks ahead of vote

US President Joe Biden Warns, this strike was not the last

The rivalry between two extremist movements the Taliban and the Islamic State is now at the far front of Afghanistan following the suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport claimed by is Khorasan.

Report: 6 Islamic state operatives, including 2 Malaysians arrested

The Taliban are preparing a new cabinet as the US-led evacuation nears its end. The Taliban may announce their new cabinet within the next two weeks.

Afghanistan: The Taliban to announce new cabinet in 2 weeks?

The western media is hiding a big story. The U.S. is running out of ICU beds and oxygen. Florida may be out of oxygen in 24 hours- it recorded its highest daily deaths. Why isn't the media reporting it? Because the U.S. is not India. WION's Palki Sharma calls out selective reporting.

Gravitas: America's COVID crisis: Walled by the western press

Kabuliwalas living in Kolkata worried about their families in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

'Kabuliwala' worry about their relatives in Kabul

Major General William Taylor said, 'US airstrike in Afghanistan killed two high-profile ISIS-K targets and injured another. Watch this report to know more.

News Alert: US conducted a drone strike against an IS-K member

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets. Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a regional summit on Saturday in Iraq that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. Meanwhile, in Japan, two people died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-killed-two-high-profile-isis-targets-in-afghanistan-drone-strike-pentagon-409060" hreflang="en">US killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets in Afghan drone strike: Pentagon</a>

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As per the initial reports, no civilians were hurt in these drone attacks that took place in the early hours of Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-to-stay-in-iraq-even-if-us-troops-withdraw-emmanuel-macron-409062">France to stay in Iraq even if US troops withdraw: Emmanuel Macron</a>

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As the Afghan crisis worsens and US troops move towards the August 31 deadline, the French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-write-to-joe-biden-demanding-answers-over-afghanistan-china-terrorism-nuclear-weapon-and-more-409006">US lawmakers write to Biden demanding answers over Afghanistan, China and more</a>

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US lawmakers demanded that Joe Biden should answer critical questions on what happened during the evacuation phase in Afghanistan and what are his plans to move forward.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-men-die-after-second-dose-of-modernas-covid-vaccine-japan-government-409002">Two men die after second dose of Moderna's Covid vaccine: Japan government</a>

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Two people in Japan died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. These two men from Japan had been vaccinated from the lot that was later suspended.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-us-officer-seeks-accountability-over-afghanistan-gets-relieved-of-duties-409034">US officer seeks ‘accountability’ over Afghanistan, gets relieved of duties</a>

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The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation of Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-special-meet-on-afghanistan-italian-pm-draghi-discusses-matter-with-pm-modi-409049" hreflang="en">G20 special meet on Afghan: Italian PM Draghi discusses matter with PM Modi</a>

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During the talks, the two leaders also discussed issues such as climate change and in that context, exchanged views on other forthcoming multilateral engagements too, such as COP-26 that will take place in November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-news-outlets-urge-putin-to-end-media-crackdown-under-foreign-agent-law-409010" hreflang="en">Russian news outlets urge Putin to end media 'crackdown’</a>

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In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as 'foreign agents' under a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/risk-of-hospitalisations-is-greater-in-delta-variant-study-409026" hreflang="en">Risk of hospitalisations is greater in Delta variant: Study</a>

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Experts have warned that the Delta variant can put people in hospital for a long period of time and leave severe impact on Covid patients, especially on those who have not been vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-claims-to-have-rescued-most-number-of-afghan-refugees-in-eu-409045">Italy claims to have rescued most number of Afghan refugees in EU</a>

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A few days after completing evacuation process from Afghanistan, Italy has now announced that it has taken one of the largest numbers of Afghans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-set-to-ban-single-use-plastic-permanently-soon-409009">UK set to ban single-use plastic permanently soon</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/28/208710-single-use-plastic.jpg" />

The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items.

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets.

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets. Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a regional summit on Saturday in Iraq that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. Meanwhile, in Japan, two people died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. Click on headlines to read more US killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets in Afghan drone strike: Pentagon As per the initial reports, no civilians were hurt in these drone attacks that took place in the early hours of Saturday. France to stay in Iraq even if US troops withdraw: Emmanuel Macron As the Afghan crisis worsens and US troops move towards the August 31 deadline, the French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. US lawmakers write to Biden demanding answers over Afghanistan, China and more US lawmakers demanded that Joe Biden should answer critical questions on what happened during the evacuation phase in Afghanistan and what are his plans to move forward. Two men die after second dose of Moderna's Covid vaccine: Japan government Two people in Japan died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. These two men from Japan had been vaccinated from the lot that was later suspended. US officer seeks ‘accountability’ over Afghanistan, gets relieved of duties The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation of Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties. G20 special meet on Afghan: Italian PM Draghi discusses matter with PM Modi During the talks, the two leaders also discussed issues such as climate change and in that context, exchanged views on other forthcoming multilateral engagements too, such as COP-26 that will take place in November. Russian news outlets urge Putin to end media 'crackdown’ In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as 'foreign agents' under a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding. Risk of hospitalisations is greater in Delta variant: Study Experts have warned that the Delta variant can put people in hospital for a long period of time and leave severe impact on Covid patients, especially on those who have not been vaccinated. Italy claims to have rescued most number of Afghan refugees in EU A few days after completing evacuation process from Afghanistan, Italy has now announced that it has taken one of the largest numbers of Afghans. UK set to ban single-use plastic permanently soon The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items.

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The evacuation from Kabul and the US Troop casualties have further intensified the political pressure on US President Joe Biden. The Biden administration has been blamed for being caught unaware by the sudden and violent attack on Kabul airport.

Big setback to Biden amid a panic-stricken evacuation attempt

In three days all foreign troops will leave Afghanistan as per the deadline set by the US to withdraw from Afghanistan after 20 years of war but the world is dreading the thought of what will happen after the 31st of August.

International Community dreads aftermath of withdrawal deadline

Two Britons and a child of another UK national were killed in the twin bombings at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport. Watch this report to know more.

Two UK nationals among dead in Kabul airport attack

In the face of growing demands of US President Joe Biden's resignation, a group of 69 Lawmakers from the US Senate and House of Representatives have put forth several crucial questions.

News Alert: United States Lawmakers question President Joe Biden

Afghanistan's Former Minister of Mines and Petroleum Nargis Nehan speaks with WION about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.

Exclusive: Afghanistan's former Minister of Mines and Petroleum Nargis Nehan speaks with WION

Republicans want Biden to pay a political price for the crisis

Evacuation operations have resumed in Afghanistan with renewed urgency as western countries ramp up efforts to pull out troops and civilians from the conflict-ridden region.

Afghanistan: Flights take off from Kabul as evacuations resume

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